I have ordered floral arrangements from Olive and Cocoa numerous times and they never never never disappoint. They are beautiful, classy and a step up from the norm. A floral arrangement would be sure to bring a smile to your Valentine this year.
They have a variety to choose from, along with other items from tasty treats to jewelry, but here’s my favorite this year for Valentine’s Day:
Image from Olive and Cocoa
Famous for their Brooklyn Blackout Cake, Ovenly, is offering a special Valentine’s Day treat that can be delivered straight to the door of your loved one anywhere in the US through Goldbelly.
Shhhh…don’t tell him but I have one going to my husband at his office next week!
Image from Ovenly
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One of my favorite mornings ever was spent with some good friends and Elena, of Te Company, at Elena’s Introductory Tea Experience. We sat at a table right by the window with beautiful light streaming in and tasted teas, and snacks as Elena walked us through the history and process of tea production and answered our many questions. The entire experience was just amazing and so enriching.
Treating a loved one to your company and a morning at one of these classes would be a truly delightful gift. It would also be sweet for a bunch of friends to do together for a birthday, just for fun, or how about for “Gal”entine’s Day?
Check out my full write up on the EXPERIENCE and more photos here.
What a sweet way to remember a special date, whether it be a first date, a wedding date, special anniversary or the birth of a child. Finch and Cotter an Etsy shop, offers a number of different sky, caption and framing options so you can find the perfect one for your special occasion. It would make an amazing Valentine’s day present.
Here are 2 of my favorites:
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I love love love these heart shaped collages you can make with our partner, Minted. A few years ago some friends and I chipped in with money and photos to create one of these for a family who was moving back to London. We were going to miss them dearly and hoped the collage would bring them fond memories of their time here in the US with us. It would make a sweet gift for so many occasions from Valentine’s Day, to Mother’s/Father’s Day, to a special anniversary or engagement gift.
Start making one today with your own photos! It is super easy. Once you decide to go ahead, I recommend collecting a bunch of photos you like and putting them in a folder on your desktop so they are easy to get to and upload into Minted. Then play around with placement to see which photos work best in which spots. Have fun with it!
Image from Minted
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There are a number of Etsy shops offering creative and beautiful science related jewelry. Perfect for the science lover in your life!
Here are a few of our favorites:
Serotonin Molecule Necklace
From Mignon and Mignon on Etsy
Serotonin is known as the happy chemical!
From McLaughlin Creations on Etsy
From Molecular Motifs on Etsy
From Spot Light Jewelry on Etsy
Wine Molecule Necklace
From Molecular Motifs on Etsy
A Resveratrol Molecule which is found in the skin of grapes, and thus in wine.
Dopamine Ring
From Jewelry RB on Etsy
In sterling Silver, White Plated, Gold Plated.
Dopamine - the feel good hormone!
Note: All images above are from the sellers.
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The High Line draws millions of visitors each year and though I have walked it hundreds of times, it still amazes me every time, especially in the early morning when it is quiet.
If you are looking for a special gift with a special meaning for anyone who loves the High Line, whether they fell in love on a trip or as a local, let me suggest adopting a plant on the High Line! Contributions "go directly toward ensuring that the High Line's plantings continue to thrive in all seasons."
Options range from $25 to $150 for different plant types. Each adoption comes with Certificate of Adoption, a postcard set of the plant and either a grass pen or a pack of High Line seed bombs depending on the adoption level. On the site you can even read about where on the High Line you can find the plants.
